Dell X50 manual Connecting to a Computer, Using the Cradle

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To recover from a critically low battery:

1Plug in the AC adapter or replace the main battery with a charged battery.

2Press the power button to power on.

If you remove the main battery, the internal backup battery can last for up to 30 minutes in "deep sleep" mode. Do not remove the main battery if the backup battery power is low.

By default, the device turns itself off if it is not used for a set period of time. See your device Owner’s Manual for more information about setting the amount of time for which the device can remain idle before it turns itself off.

Connecting to a Computer

CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, read and follow the safety instructions on page 5.

You can connect your device to a computer either directly with a cradle or with a sync cable. When you connect your device to a computer, you can perform the following tasks:

•Add programs to your device. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.

•Synchronize data on your device with data on your computer.

For information about synchronizing your data, see the following resources:

•"Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®" in your Owner’s Manual

•ActiveSync Help on your computer

•ActiveSync Help on your device

Using the Cradle

NOTE: Depending on the configuration of your device, the cradle is optional. You can use the cradle to:

•Synchronize the data on your device with the data on your computer.

•Power the device with AC power to conserve battery power.

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